Contrary to previous reports, the New York Yankees have optioned SP Brian Gordon to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make room for SP Bartolo Colon (hamstring), who has been activated from the 15-day disabled list.

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday, June 22, that SP Brian Gordon remains in the rotation for now. He was pounded for four earned runs and five hits, including three homers, in five innings in the second game of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds. He threw just 49 of his 74 pitches for strikes. "Obviously he's gotten an opportunity because we have other people who are hurt," Girardi said. "Besides the few mistakes that he made, he did OK. But his mistakes were big mistakes."

New York Yankees SP Adam Warren, who threw a two-hitter for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Monday, June 20, could enter the team's rotation if SP Brian Gordon struggles Tuesday, June 21, in his second start. Warren still needs to develop a better changeup, however.